Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs David Brown 50D

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers FD5

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
247 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full FD5 specs
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David BrownModel B

David Brown 50D

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full 50D specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 50D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
FD550 hp
50D50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 50D is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 50D higher · +1 ci (<1%)
FD5247 ci
50D248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 50D is in the 70th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 50D higher · +3 (+100%)
FD53
50D6
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 50D is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ FD5 higher · +2 (+33%)
FD58
50D6
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 50D is in the 11th · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)50D (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersDavid Brown—
ModelFD550D—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
ManufacturerVendeuvreDavid Brown—
ModelType 66Not recorded—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM1,800RPM1,800RPMSame
Cylinders36▲ 50D+3 · +100%
Displacement247ci248ci▲ 50D+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.5in3.6in▲ FD5+0.9 in · +25%
Stroke5.1in4in▲ FD5+1.1 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
TypeManualGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
Length130in135in▲ 50D+5 in · +4%
Width68.9in74in▲ 50D+5.1 in · +7%
Height63in65in▲ 50D+2 in · +3%
Operating Weight5,412lb6,130lb▲ 50D+718 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
TypeNot recordedRear—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch Category2Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
CoolantNot recorded5gal—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5David Brown 50DDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,130 lb)
A · FD5B · 50DMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAllis Chalmers FD5Full spec pageDavid Brown 50D